Jeremy Simes
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Reporter with The Canadian Press
Wind and sun helped system through power crunch: Alberta electricity operator
But the Alberta Electric Systems Operator says people should continue to conserve power into the evening, as extremely cold temperatures continued to pose problems.
Saskatchewan government argues pronoun law is best for gender-diverse children
Deron Kuski told court children could be exposed to “potential harm” if they socially transition without parental consent.
Parents take a stand on children changing names or pronouns at school
A legal challenge to Saskatchewan's new law requiring parental consent if children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school is back in court this week. New Brunswick enacted a similar measure last year, and other provinces are looking at doing the same.
Saskatchewan will stop collecting gas tax from natural gas and electrical heat
The Saskatchewan government says its natural gas utility is to stop collecting the carbon levy as of Monday from residential customers.
Premier Moe says it's 'unfortunate' but Saskatchewan will defy federal emissions law
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe once said a fundamental pillar of Canadian democracy is the rule of law. His province is now prepared to break it.
Spat between Ottawa and Saskatchewan over climate conference events
Saskatchewan says because Ottawa rejected most of its proposals, it decided to pull out of participating in the federal Liberal government's pavilion at the COP28 conference, set for later this month.
Saskatchewan to promote ‘sustainable’ oil and fertilizer production at Dubai climate conference
Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said the province is spending $765,000 on a pavilion to share how it produces food, fertilizer and fuel more sustainably than other countries
Steep fines and jail could be in store for Sask. gas utility if carbon tax not remitted to feds
Saskatchewan's natural gas utility could face hefty fines for not remitting the carbon tax to the federal government, and its executives may also face jail for failing to do so, federal legislation says.
Sask. human rights commissioner resigns over pronoun bill
Former Saskatchewan human rights commissioner Heather Kuttai says she spoke with her son before she decided to resign on Monday over the province’s proposed pronoun legislation.
Indigenous leaders applaud Kinew's historic election win in Manitoba
Manitobans made history on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, night for electing an NDP government led by Wab Kinew, who is to become the first First Nations premier of a province in Canada.